Latest WSU Extension guides: Launch a food hub, keep eggs safe, and grow pears feasibly
New, free publications share ways to establish a successful food hub, connecting farmers with consumers.

WSU grad hopes to use degrees to break down barriers for Native American communities
After spending years as a public defender and witnessing the challenges of Native Americans in her hometown, Jonnie Bray decided to go back to school so she could make a different kind of impact on people in her community and beyond. She graduated in December 2022 from WSU with dual degrees in economic sciences and social sciences.

Future food scientist Hirono Kamon to carry CAHNRS banner at fall ’22 commencement
Exceptional learner explores the world of food and fermentation, beyond the classroom.

MANRRS creates opportunities for WSU student
WSU student Suzena Arias was an intern this summer in a program partnership between U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and student organization Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences.

TikTok teaching increases professor’s educational impact
WSU economics professor makes TikTok videos that explain real-world issues to lay audiences through an economic lens.

Jill McCluskey named Alumna of 2022 by UC Berkeley Ag & Resource Economics Dept.
WSU economics teacher, mentor, and researcher is her alma mater’s Alumna of the Year

WSU to provide resources for small food processors through new WSDA grant
Girish Ganjyal, professor in WSU’s School of Food Science, will use a new grant to provide resources for small growers and food producers.

New from Extension: Are sweet cherries feasible for my orchard?
Free guides help orchardists learn whether popular sweet cherries are economic for their farms.

New food science director looks to grow school’s prominence and student population
Soo-Yeun Lee announced as new director of WSU’s School of Food Science.

Effects on labor and society of agricultural automation focus of WSU-hosted workshop
WSU hosts a a National Academies workshop on labor and automation in agriculture on the Tri-Cities campus Sept. 7.